Self-care matters

People supported by self-care programmes are more likely to...

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Have greater confidence and a sense of control about their condition.

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Take their medicine as prescribed

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Visit hospitals and need emergency health and social services less frequently

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Experience better physical and mental health and less depression. Reference 2:

What are these finding's based on?

Reference 2: Department of Health. (2006) Supporting People with Long Term Conditions to Self Care; A Guide to Developing Local Strategies and Good Practice. London; Department of Health.

The opportunity for self-care

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Around 80% of GP consultations relate to long term conditions, yet a quarter are for minor complaints. Reference 5:

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Department of Health estimates suggest that investing around £200 annually for every individual with a long term condition results in savings and benefits of double that amount. Reference 10:

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The average diabetic receives only 3 hours of contact per year with a health professional. They self-care for the remaining 8757 hours. Reference 13:

What are these finding's based on?

Reference 5: Department of Health. (2005) Self Care – A Real Choice; Self Care Support – A Practical Option. London; COI. Reference 9: Department of Health. (2004) Chronic Disease Management: A Compendium of Information. London; Department of Health. Reference 10: Wanless D. (2001) Securing Our Future Health; Taking a Long-Term View. An Interim Report. London; HM Treasury. Reference 13: Diabetes UK. www.diabetes.org.uk

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